Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet the requirements for a family flat under the County Development Plan as it is not physically linked to the main dwelling and lacks demonstrated need, alongside insufficient evidence regarding wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed family apartment is not physically linked to the main dwelling by a connecting door and the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine need for the unit, contrary to Section 15.4.14 of the Development Plan.
- The applicant provided insufficient information to demonstrate that the existing septic tank system could accommodate the additional hydraulic and biological loading, posing a potential risk to public health.
- The development is considered premature and would set an undesirable precedent for similar detached habitable units, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.14Chapter 15Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of an existing detached garage with a loft into a family apartment at Clongorey, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a peri-rural area approximately 5.5 km from Newbridge town centre. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal did not comply with the specific requirements for family flats set out in the County Development Plan, specifically regarding the lack of a physical link to the primary residence a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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